All-Star Basketball Games Held In Smith Center

SMITH CENTER, KS (March 22)—Fans were treated to an outstanding boys contest at the 4th annual Sunflower Shootout all star basketball games at Smith Center on Saturday, March 22.

It was a close game throughout, with the Mid-Continent League all stars holding a one point advantage at halftime 48-47 over the all stars of North Central Kansas. The game was tied 95-95 at the end of regulation, then the NCK squad outscored the MCL team 7 to 4 in overtime to win 102-99. The single team record was broken with the 102 points, as well as points by both teams with 201 points.

“This was an outstanding ball game,” said Smith Center Recreation Director Mike Hughes. “The biggest lead of the contest by either team was 8 points as it was close throughout. There were some outstanding players on both teams and it was a shame one team had to lose.”

George Rossi of Norton and Plainville’s Ron Wolf were the MCL coaches.

“These were a great group of kids and represented their schools and communities well,” Hughes stated. “We appreciate them giving up their time to participate, as well as the coaches. And to all the fans that turned out to support these athletes.”

“We want to thank USD 237 for use of their facilities, the Smith Center Chamber of Commerce for their support and furnishing the drinks, the SonShine Church for the concession stand, the Smith County Kiwanis Club and Smith Center Rotary Club for taking tickets, to the SCTV crew for filming the game for the DVDs that go to the athletes, the Smith County Bank for providing the noon meal, and Nick Linn and the SCHS IHT class for doing our programs,” Hughes added. “Also to all the volunteers that gave of their time to pull this event off as we couldn’t do it without them.”

The Sunflower Shootout was sponsored by the Smith Center Recreation Commission.

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